I am completely and totally OBSESSED with . . .

MacCrimmon

VICTORIA......the Queen, don't you know!!

Does anyone know any specifics about this series of Gaming tokens? I find it odd that Vic's engraving is quite Wyon-like as opposed to the cartoon-ish version on say the, "To Hannover" tokens.

Is it possible the Royal Mint allowed use of dies with only the headpunch? Were dies with less than perfect features sold for token use after punching in the 'CIVILIZATION' lettering?

I ponder these issues because the reverse was engraved by a far less accomplished and skilled engraver.....even the lettering is different.

Anyway, the composition would appear to be brass, or a brass-washed copper flan.

Any ideas or theories??? Let 'em fly!!

wybrit

Very Wyon-like obverse and quite nice. There's even an ornamental fillet.

What's the size of the token?

MacCrimmon

<< <i>What's the size of the token? >>

Well, it's gone bloody missing!!
It's actually back in the bank as of this afternoon, but it's about 21mm or so. I'll dig it back out and bring home my new Mitutoyo calipers this weekend.

lordmarcovan

That funny-lookin' dude on the reverse looks like his chair is about to collapse.

MacCrimmon

<< <i>looks like his chair is about to collapse. >>

Yep, that's what I mean. The perspective and proportions are all wrong. The gaming chips are 'round' on the tabletop instead of elliptical, and, the chair is a riot, eh?
His proportions are tad goofy too.....DaVinci wouldn't be amused, nor Benedetto.

Clankeye

"Keep Your Temper"

Only on the Darkside! I like it--very, very cool.

Teg

Hi,
there seem to be some initials on the truncation - something looks like an A?
I doubt the Royal Mint would have any involvement.
Maybe the engraver had some good examples to copy - ie Wyon, for the obverse
but then had to do the reverse himself?

Teg

CoinAddict

Very nice token, Mac.

MacCrimmon

Good eye, Teg. Yes, there is an incused 'A' on the truncation....no evidence of a W.W.